Zimbabwe's T20I captain Sikandar Raza is mourning the death of his 13-year-old brother, Muhammad Mahdi, who passed away on December 29, 2025, due to complications from haemophilia. Mahdi was laid to rest in Harare. Zimbabwe Cricket extended condolences to Raza and his family, acknowledging the profound personal tragedy. Despite this loss, Raza is preparing to lead Zimbabwe in the upcoming T20 World Cup in February.